How far is Brent, FL from Florida Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
545.62 mi
09h 59m
Flight
459.29 mi
739.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
459.29 mi
Kilometers
739.16 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
545.62 mi
Kilometers
878.09 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T06:38
Arrive Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
272.8 mi
04h 59m
To Florida Ridge
272.8 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Florida Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Florida Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 82nd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 82nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oslo Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Oslo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 9th Street Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · 9th Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Road Southwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Florida Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 52%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike
57.5 mi · 11%
Florida's Turnpike South
57.5 mi · 11%
Oslo Road
3.71 mi · 1%
82nd Avenue
3.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.3 mi
459.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 59m from Brent
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Florida Ridge?

The road trip is about 545.6 miles (878.1 km) and usually takes 09h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 272.8 miles from Brent and 272.8 miles from Florida Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $79.85 one way or $159.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Florida Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 459.29 mi (739.16 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Florida Ridge

#2 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 878 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.25 gal
72.88 L · about $79.85
Round trip
$159.70
38.5 gal · 145.76 L
Estimated CO2
171.1 kg one way
Round trip: 342.1 kg / 754 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.85 $159.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $88.47 $176.95
Premium $4.90 $94.25 $188.50
Diesel $4.35 $83.74 $167.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Florida Ridge, FL. The current time in Brent is 06:38:44, although it is 07:38:44 in Florida Ridge.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.